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Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region.

Join a team that delivers excellence. Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce. Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a health care organization that's nationally recognized, forward-thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work. Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day. Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network. Summary Functions as an emergency response medical professional that administers immediate medical care to victims of accidents, violence, and sudden illnesses such as cardiac arrests or strokes. Provides pre-hospital and intra-hospital advanced life support care from initial contact until patient care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility.

 Job Duties <ul><li> Represents the ambulance service while on duty at public service functions, expositions, and other public events and provides ambulance stand by services when necessary. </li><li> Documents full assessment and treatments in patient care charting software. </li><li> Cares for patients in psychiatric, medical, and traumatic crisis by providing medical, traumatic, and therapeutic services. </li><li> Serves as a member of a two-member ambulance crew responding to emergency and non-emergency calls. </li><li> Operates equipment such as bag valve mask resuscitators, external defibrillators, and electrocardiograms for advanced life support applications. </li><li> Assesses the nature and extent of injury or illness to establish and prioritize medical procedures to be followed such as stabilization, immobilization, lifting, and moving of victims from scene of any accident or catastrophe. </li><li> Responds to instructions from a dispatcher and drives and operates specially equipped emergency vehicles to specified locations at a safe and controlled speed. </li><li> Administers drugs via injection, intravenous procedures, or oral administration under the direction of a physician. </li><li> Communicates with professional medical personnel at emergency treatment facility to obtain instructions regarding treatment. </li><li> Cleans and decontaminates ambulance after transporting or treating any patient with infectious disease and reports infectious disease to relevant authorities. </li></ul> Minimum Qualifications <ul><li> High School Diploma/GED </li><li> Ability to assess needs of acute and chronically ill patients and their families. </li><li> Ability to document and communicate pertinent information using computer and/or paper documentation tools. </li><li> Demonstrates age-specific competencies in the care of neonates, infants, toddlers, pre-schoolers, school aged, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients. </li><li> Knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions. </li><li> Must be able to apply advance knowledge and training, developing and executing a plan of care, and rapidly intervene in life-saving procedures. </li><li> ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire and </li><li> PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire and </li><li> American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire and </li><li> EMSVO Certification - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire and </li><li> PA EMT-P Paramedic - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire or </li><li> NREMT-Paramedic-National Reg of EMT-Medic - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire and </li><li> DL - Driver's License_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire </li></ul> Preferred Qualifications <ul><li> Associate's Degree </li><li>2 years experience in advanced life support service </li><li>1 year pre-hospital paramedic experience. </li><li> NREMT-Paramedic-National Reg of EMT-Medic - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire or </li><li> Pre-Hospital RN - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire </li></ul> Physical Demands Lift over 50 lbs. Push/pull up to 140 lbs. Carry 80 lbs. short distances. Frequent standing/walking, squatting, kneeling, crawling, climbing and reaching overhead. Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require. Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities. Valley Health Network does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Agencies should not forward resumes to our job aliases, our employees or any other organization location. Lehigh Valley Health Network is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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Paramedic - Hilton

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Advanced Life Support (ALS)

Ambulance Services

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Cardiology

Cardiovascular

Cerebral Vascular Accident

Childcare

Communication Skills

Compensation and Benefits

Customer Support/Service

Defibrillator

Documentation

Driver's License

EMT-Paramedics

Electrocardiogram

Emergency Response

Employment Law

Establish Priorities

Healthcare

Healthcare Administration

High School Diploma

Hospital

Infection Control

Infectious Diseases

Intravenous Injections

Legal

Lift/Move 50 Pounds

Lift/Move 80 Pounds

Medical Treatment

Needs Assessment

News Reporting

Nursing

Patient Assessment

Patient Care

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Physical Demands

Psychiatry and Mental Health

Registered Nurse (RN)

Safety Process

Software Administration

Staff Policies

Team Player

Treatment Plan

Easy Hiring FTP

OTHER

FEED

HOUR

Job Description:
<img src="https://gmr.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=515523&hashed=1230996374" alt="LOGO-GMR-AMR-JobPosting" />Paramedic FULL-TIME Opportunity Full-time starts at $30.16 /hr. and up, based on your years of experience!We are currently offering a three dollar differential for weekend shifts and a one dollar differential for night shifts!  We’re hiring Paramedics that are passionate about delivering compassionate, high-quality service and basic, as well as advanced, patient care to our customers.   Responsibilities: <ul style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: verdana;"><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 24px; padding: 0px; font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="17" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Assess each call situation to determine the best course of action while working with progressive Paramedic protocols. </li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 24px; padding: 0px; font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="17" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Utilize your Paramedic skills on medical equipment and procedures including defibrillator, EKG monitor, oxygen and suction devices, and intravenous fluids to provide advanced medical care. </li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 24px; padding: 0px; font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="17" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">Communicate with patients and loved ones to provide information and assurance that care is being given. </li></ul><ul style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: verdana;"><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 24px; padding: 0px; font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="17" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Act as Paramedic team leader and take responsibility for the scene and unit management as needed. </li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 24px; padding: 0px; font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="17" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Drive the ambulance on 911 responses. </li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 24px; padding: 0px; font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="17" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">Work collaboratively and in a professional manner with all allied health and public safety personnel as well as your fellow Paramedics. </li></ul> Other Responsibilities: <ul style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: verdana;"><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 24px; padding: 0px; font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="17" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Participate in community programs to maintain AMR image and establish strong community relations. </li></ul> Minimum Required Qualifications: <ul style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: verdana;"><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 24px; padding: 0px; font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="19" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">High school diploma or equivalent (GED) </li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 24px; padding: 0px; font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="19" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">State Paramedic License </li></ul><ul style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: verdana;"><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 24px; padding: 0px; font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="19" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">State Driver’s License </li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 24px; padding: 0px; font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="19" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">BLS, ACLS, PALS</li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 24px; padding: 0px; font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="19" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">Driving record in compliance with company policy </li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 24px; padding: 0px; font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="19" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1">Pass Physical Ability Test </li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 24px; padding: 0px; font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="19" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1">Some work experience, preferably in healthcare </li></ul> Why Choose AMR? <a id="menurakn" title="https://www.amr.net/" href="https://www.amr.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Link AMR">AMR</a> is one of <a id="menurakp" title="https://www.globalmedicalresponse.com/careers" href="https://www.globalmedicalresponse.com/careers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Link Global Medical Response">Global Medical Response</a>’s (GMR) family of solutions. Our GMR teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services. View the stories on how our employees provide care to the world at <a id="menurakr" title="http://www.atamomentsnotice.com/" href="http://www.atamomentsnotice.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Link www.AtaMomentsNotice.com">www.AtaMomentsNotice.com</a>.   GMR’s Core Behaviors—keep care at the center, raise your hand, seek to understand, find a way together and be accountable—unite our teams and set us apart in emergency medical services.

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Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing <a href="https://www.globalmedicalresponse.com/docs/site/non-discrimination" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reasonable accommodations </a>for individuals with a disability.

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Paramedic

Community Programs

Community Relations

Corporate Policies

Emergency Care

Healthcare Quality

Maintain Compliance

Medical Equipment

Public Safety

Relocation Services

Safety/Work Safety

Team Lead/Manager

[AW]-iCims

After successful completion of the course, the employee will be eligible to take a written and skills test offered by the NYS Department of Health (NYS EMT-B) and will be required to work for AMR-Rochester for a period of at least one year. This individual possesses the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation, and functions as part of a comprehensive EMS response under medical oversight.

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<img alt="LOGO-GMR-AMR-JobPosting" src="https://gmr.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=515523&hashed=1230996374"/> American Medical Response (AMR)Rochester, NYEMT Academy Application deadline - June 15th, 2026 at 6pm $17.50/hr. starting wage Earn while you learn to be an Emergency Medical TechnicianAmerican Medical Response - Rochester is offering a unique opportunity for individuals interested in a rewarding career in pre-hospital medicine. What is an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)?The primary focus of the EMT is to provide basic emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual possesses the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation, and functions as part of a comprehensive EMS response under medical oversight. An EMT performs interventions with the basic equipment typically found on an ambulance and is a link from the scene to the emergency health care system. About the Program:The eligible candidate will be hired as an employee and compensated a training wage while in attendance at EMT Academy at AMR-Rochester.  The Academy is a rigorous eight week program which qualifies the employee to take the New York State Department of Health Emergency Medical Technician exam. There is no cost for the class and all books, tuition, fees and uniforms will be paid by AMR Rochester. The class schedule will be Monday to Friday from 9am to 5:45pm.  Upon successful completion of the class, all tests and state certification, the employee will be transferred to an EMT position with an increase to the EMT compensation rate. The right candidates must:<ul><li>Be at least 18 years old</li><li>Have proof of a HS diploma or GED</li><li>Have a Valid Driver’s License</li><li>Have all required immunizations</li><li>Successfully complete the pre-employment screening which includes motor vehicle and criminal background checks, drug testing and a physical agility test</li></ul> What happens after passing the course?After successful completion of the course, the employee will be eligible to take a written and skills test offered by the NYS Department of Health (NYS EMT-B) and will be required to work for AMR-Rochester for a period of at least one year. Upon receipt of the state EMT-B certification, employees will be assigned their full-time shift and complete new employee training.  They will also qualify for benefits including:<ul><li>Excellent benefit package including medical, dental, life, vision, disability and 401(k) plan with company match</li><li>Paid Time Off (PTO) hours</li><li>Opportunities for professional growth</li><li>Response to nationwide disasters</li></ul> This American Medical Response Sponsored Academy begins mid July 2026!

EEO Statement:
Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing <a href="https://www.globalmedicalresponse.com/docs/site/non-discrimination" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank">reasonable accommodations </a>for individuals with a disability.

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